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Course Registration

TO: Newly Admitted Evening MBA Students
FROM: Academic Services, Room E2420
DATE: November 2009
RE: Registration for Winter 2010

Welcome to Ross! To learn more about the process for course registration for your first term in the Evening MBA program, be sure to review all of the information below about Winter registration carefully!!

  1. Prepare for course registration: November 16 - December 14
  2. Attend Orientation: December 5
  3. Register for Winter Classes: December 15 - January 10

Course Registration Timeline for Winter 2010

I. Prepare for course registration: November 16 - December 14 (return to top of page)

You will have the option to register for courses in Wolverine Access starting December 15. Prior to December 15 we encourage you to review the schedule of classes (see below) to determine what you are most interested in taking. Keep in mind that new students MUST register for and complete at least one course in the first term they are admitted. So be sure to register on December 15!

  1. Review Degree Requirements:  Prior to any term, be sure to review the Evening MBA program curriculum. Students can also review the Academic Requirements on Wolverine Access, the degree requirements checklist, and/or make a counseling appointment to meet with an Academic Services staff member. Our staff members are happy to hold appointments via phone if you have difficulty making it to campus during the day - simply schedule an appointment and then contact the counselor to let him/her know you'd like to hold the appointment over the phone. Keep in mind that:
    • 60 Credits are required to complete the Evening MBA degree.
    • Core Course Requirements: be sure to complete all of the following: ACC 501, ACC 551, BE 501, BIT 551, FIN 551, MKT 501, MO 501, OMS 501, OMS 551, STRATEGY 503 & STRATEGY 601.  It is recommended that students plan to take ACC 501 and OMS 501 early in their student career, as these core are prerequisites for other core courses.
      • Core Course Waiver Information: Depending on your prior work experience or education, you may be eligible to waive out of a core course. Be sure to review the information regarding core course waivers carefully.
    • Law/Ethics Requirement: students admitted to the Evening MBA program in Fall 2005 or later must complete ONE of the following courses:
      • BA 512, LHC 504, LHC 506, LHC 507, LHC 508, LHC 509, LHC 511, LHC 512, LHC 513, LHC 514, LHC 515, LHC 516, LHC 517 or LHC 582.
    • Communication Requirement: Students must complete ONE of the following two options:
      1. Complete any one of the following classes: LHC 520, LHC 521, LHC 522, LHC 524 or LHC 560.
        OR
      2. Pass the Communication Waiver Exam: Offered online prior to the beginning of the Fall term in July/August. Students have multiple opportunities to take the Communication Waiver Exam.  Students who do not successfully complete the waiver exam will need to fulfill the communication requirement with course work prior to graduation (see the above list of classes).
    • You may elect 500-level and above non-Business School courses at UM-Ann Arbor (up to a maximum of 10 credits throughout your MBA career). Courses from other graduate programs are listed in the University Time Schedule (http://www.umich.edu/~regoff/schedule/).
       
  2. Review the Schedule of Classes: Most incoming students start the Evening MBA program by completing core courses. To determine what courses are being offered and when, view the Winter 2010 Schedule of Classes on Wolverine Access and/or the Registrar's website. Please note that on the Registrar's website you may download a CSV version of the schedule, which can be easily filtered/sorted to show just the Evening MBA sections. Sections numbered 451 - 459 (Ann Arbor) and 471 (Oakland County) identify the Evening MBA sections.
     
    • Check prerequisites: You are responsible for meeting the course prerequisites for classes you elect. Check the Course Descriptions thoroughly for course prerequisites and feel free to reach out to an instructor if you have specific questions.

      • If a prerequisite is listed in the system as a "Course" prerequisite, Wolverine Access will NOT allow you to register for the course unless you have completed the course in a prior term. If you have fulfilled a "course" prerequisite via a Course Waiver, please contact Academic Services for permission to enroll.

      • If a prerequisite is "Advisory", Wolverine Access will allow you to enroll without having fulfilled the requirement; however, instructors reserve the right to remove you at a later (less convenient) date. Please review prerequisite information CAREFULLY, and contact the instructor/department or Academic Services if you have any questions.

    • Credit Limits: Newly Admitted Evening MBA students may not request a credit limit increase above 7 credits in their first term. However, in future terms, students who are in good academic standing may increase their credit limit to 9 credits in Fall or Winter terms and up to 7 credits in Spring or Summer half terms according to the following guidelines:

      • It may NOT be your first term in the program;
      • You must be in good academic standing, for which we expect at least 80% of your credit hours at PS level or higher;
      • The additional hours (from 7 to 9 in Fall/Winter or from 3 to 7 in Spring or Summer half terms) may NOT be added before specified dates. We do this to allow some time after registration opens for all students to have an equal opportunity to register.

II. Attend Orientation: Saturday, December 5 (return to top of page)

  • Be sure to attend the Orientation program on Saturday, December 5!

III. Register for Winter classes: December 15 - January 10 (return to top of page)

  1. Tuesday, December 15 at 8 AM: Registration opens for Evening MBAs admitted for Winter 2010.  Students will be able to add/drop courses via Wolverine Access.  Continuing students will have access to register for additional credits beginning December 18, so be sure to register for courses on or soon after December 15.
     
  2. Add/Drop classes & obtain Permissions for closed classes: View the Registration Calendar as well as the Academic Calendar for the specific drop/add deadlines. After the drop/add deadline, students must submit a completed Drop/Add Verification Form to Academic Services and have a drop/add form (University Election Worksheet) signed by Academic Services.  For more instructions on modifying your schedule and getting permissions for closed classes: **Remember: If you only have one class, and you want to change it for something else, you will need to use the SWAP function in Wolverine Access (for directions, see the Student Business Help Menu link described below). Otherwise, if you try to drop and then add, the system will think that your 'DROP' is a disenrollment (which it is, because you only have one class), and it will not allow the transaction to occur. In order to truly disenroll from the term, please email the University Registrar’s Office at ro.registration.questions@umich.edu (before the first day of the term) or Academic Services at rossacadservices@umich.edu (on or after the first day of the term). Be sure to include your UM ID number. Keep in mind, though, that newly admitted students are REQUIRED to complete at least one course in their first term.
     
  3. Be aware of Class Attendance Policies: At the discretion of the instructor, students may be dropped from a class if they do not attend the first class meeting for a once-a-week class, or the first two class meetings for a twice-a-week class. Be sure to review the CTools site for each class once you are registered for additional attendance guidelines.

Additional Resources

  • Academic Calendar contains links to the Exam Schedules. Be sure to review these before making travel plans!
  • Ross School of Business Course Descriptions and Course Evaluations are available on iMpact.
  • The Registrar's website contains complete information about the web registration process including the drop/add procedure. You may also view the time schedule online at: http://www.umich.edu/~regoff/timesched/.
  • Wolverine Access: This University website maintains course registration, student records, address updates, and more. Using your uniqname and password, you can drop or add classes, check your registration or grades, update your address, and request transcripts.
    • Questions about how to use Wolverine Access? After logging in under Student Business, click on Student Center and then the "Help" menu for detailed step by step instructions and tips.

If you have further questions, please feel free to contact our office.

Academic Services
734-647-4933
rossacadservices@umich.edu

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